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Elegant English Batsmen Trivia Quiz

England, the birthplace of the genteel game of cricket, has produced some of the most elegant batsmen to wield a willow. Here is a quiz to test your knowledge of the deeds of Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, Ted Dexter and David Gower.

A multiple-choice quiz by rogerw1nz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rogerw1nz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,470

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1093

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Question 1 of 10

1. Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, Ted Dexter and David Gower all captained England in Test matches. Which of them won the most Tests as captain? Hint

David Gower

Colin Cowdrey

Peter May

Ted Dexter

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Question 2 of 10

2. After making his debut against New Zealand, this elegant English batsmen scored nine Test centuries in his career, and also served as an England selector. Who was it? Hint

Colin Cowdrey

Ted Dexter

David Gower

Peter May

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Question 3 of 10

3. This elegant English batsmen scored the most Test centuries of the four. He also served as president of the M.C.C. Who was he? Hint

Ted Dexter

Colin Cowdrey

David Gower

Peter May

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Question 4 of 10

4. This elegant English batsmen made a century on debut against South Africa. He made his tenth Test century in the Test in which another of these players made his debut. Hint

Peter May

David Gower

Colin Cowdrey

Ted Dexter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Were all four of these elegant English batsmen right handers?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Three of these elegant English batsmen played their final Test at The Oval, London in the 5th Test of a Test series. Who was the odd man out, who played his final Test in Australia?

Hint

Peter May

David Gower

Ted Dexter

Colin Cowdrey

7. Which of these four elegant English batsmen made his debut at just 21 years and 61 days? He had the highest highest score of these four, and was the only one to score two double centuries in Tests. Hint

Ted Dexter

David Gower

Peter May

Colin Cowdrey

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Question 8 of 10

8. Two of these elegant English batsmen put on a partnership of 411 against the West Indies for the fourth wicket, a world record. Which two? Hint

Colin Cowdrey and Ted Dexter

Peter May and Colin Cowdrey

Ted Dexter and Peter May

David Gower and Colin Cowdrey

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Question 9 of 10

9. All four of these elegant English batsmen were also excellent fieldsmen. Which one took the most catches in Tests in their career? Hint

Ted Dexter

Peter May

Colin Cowdrey

David Gower

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Question 10 of 10

10. David Gower was the only one of the four elegant English batsmen to play more than a single One Day International. How many centuries did he score in this form of cricket? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, Ted Dexter and David Gower all captained England in Test matches. Which of them won the most Tests as captain?

Answer: Peter May

England won 20 of Peter May's 41 Tests as captain, 8 of Colin Cowdrey's 27 Tests, 9 of Ted Dexter's 30, and only five of David Gower's 32.

2. After making his debut against New Zealand, this elegant English batsmen scored nine Test centuries in his career, and also served as an England selector. Who was it?

Answer: Ted Dexter

Dexter scored 52 on debut against New Zealand in 1958 and had a highest Test score of 205 against Pakistan. His career average of 47.89 was the best of these four fine players. He was Chairman of Selectors for England from 1989 to 1993.

3. This elegant English batsmen scored the most Test centuries of the four. He also served as president of the M.C.C. Who was he?

Answer: Colin Cowdrey

Colin Cowdrey scored 22 Test centuries and finished his career with an average of 44.06.

4. This elegant English batsmen made a century on debut against South Africa. He made his tenth Test century in the Test in which another of these players made his debut.

Answer: Peter May

May scored 138 on debut against South Africa in July 1951. Seven years later, he made 101 against New Zealand at Old Trafford, the Test debut of Ted Dexter. He scored 13 Test centuries in total, and ended his career with an average of 46.77.

5. Were all four of these elegant English batsmen right handers?

Answer: No

May, Cowdrey and Dexter were all right handed batsmen, but David Gower batted left handed.

6. Three of these elegant English batsmen played their final Test at The Oval, London in the 5th Test of a Test series. Who was the odd man out, who played his final Test in Australia?

Answer: Colin Cowdrey

Cowdrey had been brought out of virtual retirement at the age of 41 for the 1974/75 Ashes tour. Although England lost the series 1-4, it was fitting that Cowdrey's final Test saw England win by an innings and 4 runs. May's final Test was against Australia in 1961, Dexter's also against Australia in 1968 and Gower's against Pakistan in 1992.

Answer: David Gower

David Gower played 117 Tests, and hit 18 centuries. His Test career average was 44.25.

8. Two of these elegant English batsmen put on a partnership of 411 against the West Indies for the fourth wicket, a world record. Which two?

Answer: Peter May and Colin Cowdrey

In this Test at Edgbaston, England were dismissed for 186, and the West Indies scored 474. When Cowdrey joined May in England's second innings, England were 113 for three, still 175 runs behind. When Cowdrey was dismissed for 154, England lead by 236. May finished on 285 not out, and the Test was drawn, with the Windies 72/7 in their second innings.

9. All four of these elegant English batsmen were also excellent fieldsmen. Which one took the most catches in Tests in their career?

Answer: Colin Cowdrey

Cowdrey took 120 catches in 114 games, Gower took 74 in 117, May 42 in 66 and Dexter 29 in 62. Gower also took 44 catches in ODI's.

10. David Gower was the only one of the four elegant English batsmen to play more than a single One Day International. How many centuries did he score in this form of cricket?

Answer: 7

His highest ODI score was 158 against New Zealand in Brisbane in 1982. He played 114 ODI's, three less than the number of Test matches he played.

Source: Author rogerw1nz

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